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Monasterium PoortAckere

This urban sanctuary offers a peaceful garden retreat while putting travelers close to city attractions with staff who know exactly how to help visitors explore

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A large hall with long tables set for dining, arched ceilings, and a Christmas tree. - Monasterium PoortAckere (Ghent)
A brick building with a large arched entrance and a sign above the door. - Monasterium PoortAckere (Ghent)
A cozy interior with a wooden bench lined with candles, a large portrait on the wall, and a rustic wooden door. - Monasterium PoortAckere (Ghent)
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a staircase, and a small round table with a lamp. - Monasterium PoortAckere (Ghent)
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Monasterium PoortAckere in the city center feels worlds away with its tranquil garden. Travelers love the practical amenities: a welcoming bar, reliable in-room WiFi, and convenient dry cleaning. The multilingual staff consistently impresses with helpful guidance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a dark headboard, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a chair.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dark headboard, a small table with a plant, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a staircase, and a small round table with a lamp.

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant. There is a kitchenette area with a coffee machine and a counter.

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Family Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy loft-style room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with striped and textured pillows.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and wooden cabinets.

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a painting on the wall, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ghent, Monasterium PoortAckere is in the city center. Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse and St. Nicholas' Church are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Old Meat Market Hall and Old Fish Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kuipke or Ghelamco Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking. Visit our Ghent travel guide
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Oude Houtlei 56, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • A historic cathedral with tall spires, a bustling street with cafes, and a tram in the background.
    St. Nicholas' Church
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic castle with a moat, a bridge, and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Gravensteen Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and flags.
    Ghent Town Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic square with a statue of a religious scene, surrounded by old buildings and a tall church tower.
    Saint Bavo Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Korenmarkt Square
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station
    8 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Café Bornhem
    4 min walk
  • Le Pain Quotidien
    8 min walk
  • De Kastart
    3 min walk
  • The Cobbler
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1278
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Monasterium PoortAckere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Monasterium PoortAckere?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Monasterium PoortAckere?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Monasterium PoortAckere located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of School of Yesteryear and St. Michael's Church. St. Michael's Bridge and Monastery of the Carmelite Fathers are also within 10 minutes. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 25 minutes by foot and Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Monasterium PoortAckere Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 483 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Exelent stuff. Excellent breakfast. - No normal table in the room. The washroom door should be fixed. Shower water splits on the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! I was only there one night, but the staff was very helpful and the room was both spotless and recently updated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a really interesting and accommodating hotel. Location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 5 or 6 times, very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

A Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cool concept. Really liked the stay. The bed was comfortable and the staff was accommodating. The location in Ghent was perfect. Only improvements: the pillows were not comfortable at all and one of the beds had some fuzz and what appeared to be hair. The bathrooms were spotless so I chalk it up to a mistake. Still a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building consisting of an old convent, Very historical,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Breakfast was a full buffet for 25E. Staff very helpful. Gorgeous outdoor courtyard. Easy walking distance to canal, beer cafes, the visitor center and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Abhay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ambiance and location. Breakfast could be cheaper....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sussan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and centrally located!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay

Lovely, central hotel. Interesting history, beautiful preserved chapel, clean modern room and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location for Central Ghent. We had no problem with parking (with a car with a roofbox on). Room was large and well kitted out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place with a fantastic ambience. Close to everything we wanted to walk to. The staff were friendly and the facilities were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Lois

Liked: Amenities
A bit noisy in our ground floor room. Breakfast very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun and neat experience! We had a wonderful time exploring the monastery and learning from the staff about the history. It’s a Beautifully renovated space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

This was a fantastic find! The room was spacious and spotless, very clean. Everything was as advertised, we had a small kitchenette, lightly stocked with necessary items. The bathroom was large, the staff was excellent. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Room was spacious and a short walk to some great restaurants. Although our room had air conditioning, it got very hot at night. Breakfast buffet provided a big selection of food options and good coffee. Would definitely return but maybe not in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful hotel with lots of history. Lots of mosquitoes when opening windows. Should invest in mosquito nets for windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large with loft space to fit our whole family. Temperature cooled so lack of air conditioning was not an issue. Unique building well adapted as a hotel. Staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, unusual property

Really good stay, the room was really comfortable and spacious, the property as a whole was pretty unique and really well located for the main attractions of Ghent. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value

Lovely friendly helpful staff. Great value room compared to other places nearby. The window above the room door let light in when other guests walked by the rooms and the automatic light switched on, but this was very infrequent and otherwise no complaints. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ...very different from the standard box hotel. Stayed on the rectory cottage. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in was really friendly and helpful. Just 5 minutes walk from St Michael's bridge. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable, easy walk to the main city Square. Only downside was not having hot or even warm water for a shower in the morning. Otherwise a delightful place!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, the family room was spacious and recently refurbished. Beds were firm. Parking is 25 Euros a day and can’t be reserved beforehand, so first come first serve. Otherwise a local parking garage nearby. The only negative is that the bathroom was a wet room so the water didn’t drain well and the water remained on the floor. It’s slippery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great location to transport links and the historical centre. Staff were helpful, and the bed was comfy. However, it was 2 singles pushed together, so be prepared to fall down the middle if you are like me and wriggle in your sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special historic
Stayed 1 night in May 2024